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Virar-Alibaug Corridor to Use BOT Model in Phase 1

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the development of the first phase of the Virar-Alibaug Multi-Modal Transport Corridor under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. The ambitious 165-kilometre arterial route aims to ease congestion in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and enhance regional connectivity.Originally proposed through standard contracts, the project saw bids rise far beyond estimates. Tenders floated by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) worth Rs 193.34 billion were met with contractor quotes 36 per cent higher, pushing projected costs to Rs 260 billi..

Ranchi Flyover Inauguration Delayed to 3 July

The inauguration of the much-awaited Ratu Road flyover in Ranchi has been postponed to 3 July, shifting from its original date of 19 June. The delay was confirmed by Ranchi MP and Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, who cited the unavailability of Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari as the reason.Constructed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the 4.18-kilometre flyover has been developed at a cost of Rs 2.91 billion. According to site manager Anand Kumar, the corridor connects NH-23 near Pandra with NH-75 and features two lanes at one end a..

Juniper Commissions 59 MW Solar Project Ahead of Schedule

Juniper Green Energy has successfully commissioned the 59 MWp solar segment of its 75 MW hybrid power project in Wardha, Maharashtra. The solar plant, completed on 6 June 2025, was delivered 17 months ahead of its scheduled commercial operation date (SCOD) of 17 November 2026, showcasing the company’s strong project execution capabilities.Named Juniper Green Power Five, the hybrid project holds a total contracted capacity of 75 MW under a power purchase agreement (PPA) signed in November 2024 with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL). The hybrid facility includ..